Contacts:
Ellen McCumsey
Institute of Neuroscience
1254 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1254
Telephone: (541) 346-3191
FAX: (541) 346-4548
E-Mail: ellenm@uoneuro.uoregon.edu
WWW: http://www.neuro.uoregon.edu
Jon Runyeon
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Department of Biology
1210 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1210
Telephone: (541) 346-4517
FAX: (541) 346-4548
E-Mail: biograd@uoregon.edu
Program Established: 1980
Number of Faculty: 22
Number of Students: 40
U.S. Citizens: 78%
Female: 48%
U.S. Underrepresented Minorities: 3%
Hispanic: 3%
Number of Graduates in the Last Five Years:
39
Average Number of Years Taken by These Graduates to
Complete the Program: 6
Program Description: At The University of Oregon, an interdisciplinary Institute of Neuroscience has been established where research and graduate training facilitate interactions among scientists with complementary interests and research programs. These interactive programs favor constructive analysis of aspects of the complex neuroscience puzzle. Research presently includes major programs in cellular and developmental neuroscience, visual and auditory sensory transduction and processing, and neuromuscular control mechanisms. Additional research programs focus on the neuronal and neuroendocrine control of behavior, molecular neurobiology, membrane biophysics, CNS regeneration, computational neuroscience, and proprioceptive mechanisms in humans. The 22 members of the Institute have their faculty appointments in four university departments: Biology, Exercise & Movement Science, Psychology and Computer Science. The University of Oregon offers a long-standing tradition of support for interdisciplinary scientific endeavors and strong research groups in such related areas as molecular biology and cell biology. Incoming graduate students take several neuroscience core courses and rotate through three labs before deciding on an area for dissertation research. A moderately sized, highly selected group of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows is maintained at the Institute. Training grant support is available for graduate students, and women and individuals from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Admission Requirements:
How and Where to Apply: Through department of choice (Biology, Computer Science, Exercise & Movement Science, or Psychology).
Annual Tuition and Fees: $6,735 (in-state) $10,908 (out-of-state)
Approximate Cost of Living: $1,800 per year for food
Housing Availability and Costs Per Year: $3,600 per year for shared housing and $4,800 per year for single housing.
Day-Care Facilities Available and Costs Per Month: $525 per month for infants and toddlers; $400 per month for preschoolers.
Stipend/Assistantships and Financial Assistance: All available
How, if necessary, to apply: through admitting department
Last revised Jan 2003
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